Benidorm monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Benidorm?

Benidorm, located in the Spanish region of Valencia on the Costa Brava, enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate all year round. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures averaging around 28°C (82°F) during the day often with a cool breeze coming off the sea to cool things down. Winters are generally mild with temperatures ranging between 8-14°C (46-57°F).

Rainfall is fairly light throughout the year and temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The average annual rainfall is a very modest 500mm (19.7 inches). The region receives the most rain in October and November.

The Costa Brava is known for its warm and sunny weather, making it a popular destination for holidaymakers. In the summer months, temperatures can easily reach up to 30°C (86°F) and the sea is usually calm. The city is also known for its crystal clear waters, making it a great spot for snorkelling and other water sports.

Thanks to its mild climate, Benidorm is a popular destination for tourists all year round. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, from sunbathing on the beach to exploring the city's lively nightlife.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Benidorm

Benidorm average temperature chart (Celsius) Benidorm average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Benidorm (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 15.1 15.9 17.4 19.1 22.2 26 29.1 29.4 27.4 23.1 18.5 15.6
°F 59.2 60.7 63.3 66.4 71.9 78.7 84.3 84.9 81.2 73.5 65.4 60.1

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Benidorm monthly rainfall chart (mm) Benidorm monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Benidorm (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 32 33 34 38 32 22 10 18 42 76 53 45
inches 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.3 0.9 0.4 0.7 1.7 3 2.1 1.8
Rainy days 13 11 11 10 9 6 3 4 6 10 10 12

Average annual rainfall in Benidorm: 473.4mm (186.4 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Benidorm

Benidorm average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Benidorm
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.2 9.4 10.4 11.3 10.2 8.7 7.5 6.3 5.9

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Benidorm average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Benidorm average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Benidorm (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 5.9 6.5 7.4 9.3 12.4 16.2 19.1 19.8 17.4 13.5 9.5 6.8
Max °C 15.4 16.2 17.7 19.4 22.4 26.2 29.3 29.7 27.6 23.3 18.8 15.9
Min °F 42.5 43.6 45.2 48.7 54.3 61.2 66.4 67.6 63.3 56.3 49 44.2
Max °F 51.1 52.3 54.5 57.7 63.3 70.2 75.6 76.5 72.5 65.1 57.4 52.3

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Benidorm average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Benidorm average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Benidorm in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 14.6 14 14.4 15.6 18 21.6 24.7 25.9 24.6 21.8 18.7 16
°F 58.2 57.2 57.9 60.2 64.5 71 76.5 78.7 76.2 71.2 65.7 60.9

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Benidorm average winspeed by month (km/h) Benidorm average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Benidorm (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 10 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 10
mph 6 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 7 7

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Benidorm relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Benidorm
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
68% 66% 65% 66% 66% 66% 66% 69% 70% 71% 69% 69%

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Benidorm weather stats

Benidorm weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 15.1°C 59.2°F
Wettest month: October 76mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 25.9°C 78.6°F
Map showing location of Benidorm (38.53816, -0.13098) Benidorm map pin © Google

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